The well-known Lady Gaga, “Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta”. She was born in Yonkers, New York, on March 28, 1986.

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REAL NAMEStefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
DATE OF BIRTHMarch 28, 1986
BIRTHPLACEYonkers, New York
NATIONALITYAmerican
PROFESSIONSinger, Songwriter
NET WORTH$330 Million
HEIGHT5 Feet 1 Inch

Early Life

Cynthia and Joseph Germanotta welcomed Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, better known as Lady Gaga, into the world on March 28, 1986, in Yonkers, New York. 

At four years old, Gaga began to play the piano. Lady Gaga was accepted to the Juilliard School in Manhattan when she was eleven. But later went to a private Catholic school in the city instead. Lady Gaga kept learning music and performing; at the age of 13. Lady Gaga composed her first piano ballad at the age of 14. Additionally, Gaga gave her first performance at a nightclub in New York.

Gaga was one of just 20 students worldwide to be given early admission to the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. Gaga studied music there and honed her songwriting abilities. Later on, she stopped attending school to focus on her art. Lady Gaga worked three jobs, including as a go-go dancer, to supplement her income with a performance art act.

Early Career

The Queen song “Radio Ga-Ga” served as inspiration for Stefani when she formed the persona of Lady Gaga.

Def Jam Records briefly signed Lady Gaga in 2005, but let go a few months later. The singer’s decision to go solo led to her playing bars and venues on the Lower East Side of New York City. She had been dumped by the label. Lady Gaga started experimenting with clothes there and worked with multiple rock bands.

Net Worth

Lady Gaga is extremely wealthy, with a $330 million net worth. She acquired her fortune in several ways. Lady Gaga’s music career is the main source of her net worth. Lady Gaga’s acting profession has also contributed. 

Her revenue also comes from sponsorships and endorsements. In addition, Gaga has made investments in several businesses, including tech startups and fashion brands.

Cars

As a car lover, Lady Gaga owns a collection of high-end automobiles valued at over $1.8 million. Which includes a vintage Ford Bronco, a Rolls Royce Phantom, a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, and a custom pink Lamborghini Huracan.

Philanthropy

Lady Gaga is well-known for her philanthropic contributions, having given millions of dollars. To a range of causes over the years, such as the battle against HIV/AIDS. The fight against climate change, and groups that promote LGBTQ+ and mental health rights.

Debut Album

At the age of 20, Gaga started working as a songwriter for other artists on the label, such as Britney Spears, New Kids on the Block, and The Pussycat Dolls, at Interscope Records in 2007. The R&B artist Akon got to know Gaga while doing her burlesque act, “Lady Gaga and the Starlight Revue.” Akon was so impressed that he signed the performer to Kon Live, his label under the Interscope banner. Gaga created and recorded her debut album, The Fame, in 2007 and 2008. The record was well-received and commercially successful in the US. With the support of “Haus of Gaga,” her creative team, the performer also started to gain recognition outside.

A Star is Born

It was revealed in 2016 that Gaga had been chosen to play Ally in the A Star Is Born remake. Barbra Streisand, Judy Garland, and Janet Gaynor have all played the same part before. In addition to starring with her, Bradley Cooper was directing the film for the first time.

After its debut in October 2018, A Star Is Born became a huge hit with viewers and grossed an astounding $400 million worldwide. While Gaga won an Oscar, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe for her duet performance of “Shallow,” in the film. The co-stars also received nominations for Academy Awards for their respective roles.

More On “A Star is Born”

Lady Gaga led the Super Bowl LI halftime show the year after she had performed the national anthem at Super Bowl 50 in 2016. She sang portions of “God Bless America” and “This Land is Your Land” and delivered a portion of the pledge of allegiance before plunging through the air while hanging by wires to the stage, capping up her incredible performance on the roof of Houston’s NRG Stadium. A combination of her hit songs, including “Edge of Glory,” “Bad Romance,” “Poker Face,” “Born This Way,” “Telephone,” “Just Dance,” as well as “Million Reasons” from her album Joanne, was performed during her halftime act.

Personal Life

Lady Gaga and Chicago Fire actor Taylor Kinney got engaged on Valentine’s Day of 2015. It was reported that the couple called off their engagement and separated ways in July 2016, after five years of dating.

In the summer of 2017, Gaga got engaged to her agent Christian Carino. A spokesman for the singer said that the engagement was over in February 2019, following the absence of her fiancé at the Grammy Awards.

The extraordinary performer made her connection with tech CEO Michael Polansky public early in 2020.

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